Patty McGee

Not Your Granny’s Grammar: 5 Shifts for a Fresh, Impactful Approach to Grammar Instruction

February 16, 2022| Posted in On the Blog| 8863

Wherever you fall on the love-hate continuum of grammar, we can all probably find common ground in at least one belief: Writing loses power without the strong, intentional use of grammar. Patty McGee explores 5 simple yet powerful instructional shifts that will have a huge impact on how students use grammar as their artistic tool to mold, construct, and shape their writing.

Building Resilient Writers: 3 Moves for the New School Year

August 26, 2021| Posted in On the Blog| 6781

For many students, putting pen to paper can be downright scary! As teachers, we are not powerless in this situation. In fact, what we do early on in the school year can make a world of difference. If we can create a space of trust, where students can show up again and again fully aware of their challenges, and write despite them, writing growth will happen. By establishing a strong community of writers at the onset of the year, students build writing resilience.

4 Practices for Developing Strong Readers at Any Distance

December 3, 2020| Posted in On the Blog| 8780

2020 had many educators rethinking each practice and the place it holds for a well-developed reading instructional experience. Patty McGee shares essential practices to help your students continue to develop as readers, supporting in-person, distance, or hybrid learning.